Index, ill, p.320.non-fictionA biography of Winston Churchillprime ministers - great britain, great britain - politics and government - 20th century

Index, ill, maps, p.385.non-fictionHere, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. In his autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. Historians have established that Churchill took certain liberties with episodes in the book; he was not, for example, an academic under-achiever as he suggests. Of course this does not detract from the book's insights into the history of "a vanished age", nor his very personal struggles and achievements, which contrast starkly with the public focus of the majority of his writings.south african wars, winston churchill 1884-1965

Index, ill, p.313.A biography of Lady Hester Lucy Stanhopelady hester lucy stanhope 1776-1839, archeologists - great britan

Index, notes, ill, maps, p.614.non-fictionBiography of Lachlan Macquarie including references to relations between Aborigines and Europeans, including attacks, murders, proclamations, raids, settlements, attitudes; Aboriginal habits. governors - new south wales - biography, new south wales - history - 19th century

p.436.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography

p.471.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography

p.395.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography

Index, p.401.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography

Index, p.232.non-fictionAn autobiography of Benjamin Franklinunited states - history, benjamin franklin 1706-1790

p.317.non-fictionHelen Keller's story of struggle and achievement is one of unquenchable hope. From tales of her difficult early days, to details of her relationship with her beloved teacher Anne Sullivan, to her impressions of academic life, Keller's honest, straightforward writing lends insight into an amazing mind. Like the original, this centenary edition of The Story of My Life includes letters Keller wrote to friends throughout her childhood and adolescence that chronicle her intellectual and sensory progression, as well as assistant John Macy's commentary on her interpretations of her surroundings.helen keller 1880-1968, deafblind women - united states

Index, ill, p.289.non-fictionA biography of Hans Christian Andersenhans christian andersen 1805-1875, fairy tales

Index, ill, p.304.non-fictionA biography of benito Mussolinibenito mussolini 1883-1945, italy - dictators - history

Index, p.484.non-fictionA biography of French scientist Louis Pasteurlouis pasteur 1822-1895, scientists - france - biography

p.223.non-fiction An edited version of Shakespeare's life of Henry the fifthhenry v, english literature

Ill, p.839.fictionThis Charles Dickens classic is the powerful satiric novel of selfish hypocrisy and financial speculation as it bloomed in insular England and in the spacious but narrow minds of the U.S. It is a novel that has retains its relevance to today's issues. england - fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

p.544.fictionThe stories that comprise 'Scenes of Clerical Life' display the central themes of what later became the hallmark of George Eliot's writing, namely the impact of religious controversy and social change and the power of love to transform people's lives. clergy - fiction, religion

Index, p.450.non-fictionYou should know that men like Benvenuto, unique in their profession, need not be subject to the law.'" "Thus spoke Pope Paul III on learning that Cellini had murdered a fellow artist, so great was Cellini's reputation in Renaissance Italy. A renowned sculptor and goldsmith, whose works include the famous salt-cellar made for the King of France, and the statue of Perseus with the head of the Medusa, Cellini's life was as vivid and enthralling as his creations. A man of action as well as an artist, he took part in the Sack of Rome in 1527; he was temperamental, passionate, and conceited, capable of committing criminal acts ranging from brawling and sodomy to theft and murder. He numbered among his patrons popes and kings and members of the Medici family, and his autobiography is a fascinating account of sixteenth-century Italy and France written with all the verve of a novelart - italy - history, artists - florence - biography

Ill, p.96.non-fictionA biography of cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfathercartoonists - great britain, world war 1914-1918 - cartoons and caricatures

Index, ill, p.287.non-fictionA biography of Horatio Nelson - famed English Admiralgreat britain - history - naval - 19th century, admirals - great britain - biography

2.v., Index, text.non-fictionThe biography of Andrew Carnegie, Philanthropistphilanthropists - united states, industrialists - united states

p.130.non-fictionYarns of the colorful identities who used to run the railways in the days of steam trains.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

index, ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionMemories of railway man David Barnett on the Victorian railwaysrailroads - victorian railways - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - victoria - history

ill, p.170.Reminiscences of railwaymen on the Victorian Railways.railroads - victorian railways - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - victoria - history